Forex

Dollar Slips on Pared Fed Rate Hike Bets, But Rising Oil Prices Cap the Losses

The US dollar is caught between two powerful forces in August 2026 — fading Federal Reserve tightening expectations dragging it lower, and a rally in crude oil prices that keeps inflation concerns alive and limits the greenback's slide.

18 Aug 2026 5 min read

Economic Calendar — This Week

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Tomorrow19 Aug
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